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Checking in on Springfield’s Haitian Community

In a September 2024 presidential debate, Donald Trump falsely accused Haitian immigrants of eating Springfield, Ohio’s dogs and cats. Today, residents are focused on building a new normal.

The Modern Rise of Tribute Bands

Ever since Elvis and The Beatles spawned an army of imitators, tribute bands have been popular. Why are they having a moment now like never before?

A New Generation of Clovernook Tech Designers Is Revolutionizing Accessible Education

How the Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is reshaping what education and arts programming can be.

MindPeace Is Creating a Culture of Wellness In Local Schools

How the organization is changing the narrative surrounding youth mental health.

Cincinnati’s Park System Hits the Reset Button

Turnover and turbulence are in the rearview mirror, leaders say, as railroad sale funds start rolling in and rehab projects roll out.

Tanking a Company Town: The Future of Addyston

Stubborn and self-reliant, tiny Addyston has depended on its riverside factory for 134 years. What happens when that factory closes shop?

On the Hunt for Cincinnati’s Third Places

Join the post-pandemic search for public spaces where people can interact with friends, neighbors, and strangers to build community—not just conduct business.

Shedding a Little Light on Cincinnati’s Gaslights

Iconic symbols of the city’s 1800s glory? Yes. Methane-producing environmental hazards? Yes. Are they here to stay? Likely.

Not a Moment, a Movement

West End families and friends rally after the shooting death of 11-year-old Domonic Davis and say, ”enough.”

Wicket Fun on Cincinnati’s Cricket Fields

A bustling Sunday cricket league in Clermont County offers intense competition and a taste of home for Indian immigrants and their friends.

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